IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management Answered Questions

IIM Lucknow fees is different for each programme. Students have to pay the fees to complete the process. The amount can be paid online or offline. The fees is as below:CourseTotal Tuition FeesPGPINR 12.6 lakhPGP for Working ExecutivesINR 11 lakhIPMXINR 26 lakh

Students have to submit some documents for IIM Lucknow admission and application. The general list is as below:Class 12 marksheets & CertificateUG/PG degree marksheets and CertificateEntrance exam scorecard & admit cardsSOP - if applicableAadhaar card or other identity proofCaste certificate - if applicableRecommendation letter (for Executive courses)Passport-size photographTransfer CertificateMigration Certificate - if applicable

IIM Lucknow shortlists students on an entrance basis mainly. For flagship PGP programme, students need to appear for CAT exam followed by GDPI. The selection process is as below:CoursesSelection CriteriaMBA/ PGPCAT + WAT + PIExecutive MBA/PGPGMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ GATE/ PGP-WE Entrance Exam + WAT + PIFPMCAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT or JRF/ SRF (UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR)

Yes, IIM Lucknow does consider Class 12 marks while making the merit list for MBA programmes. But, Class 12 marks are only one of the selection parameters. Others include CAT score, UG marks, GDPI performance, extra curricular activities, and more.

To get admission in IIM Lucknow, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students on an entrance basis. For PGP/ MBA courses, students need to submit CAT scores. The college then conducts other selection rounds, such as interview and Group Discussion. Selected students have to report at the institute and pay the admission fees.

IIM Lucknow MBA cutoff for the general category generally goes upto 90 percentile. Students must aim to score 90 & above to get admission in the institute. For other categories, the cutoff is generally lower and ranges from 60 percentile to 85 percentile. However, this changes every year. Students can check the past year cutoff trends to get better idea.

Students can get admission in IIM Lucknow without CAT score. But only for courses, such as EFPM, FPM, EPGP programmes. Those seeking flagship PGP/ MBA course admission must have valid CAT score. The IIM Lucknow courses for which CAT is not needed are as below:IPMXPGPX FPM

No, the PGP admissions to IIM Lucknow are yet to be opened for 2026. The PGP admissions at IIM Lucknow are scheduled alongside the registration timeline for the CAT.Thus, candidates can expect the admissions to IIM Lucknow PGP courses to open in the month of August in 2026.

No, IIM Lucknow follows only one common PGP fee structure for all the PGP course specialisations. The fees for every PGP course is the same at IIM Lucknow along with the intervals when they become due.The current fees for PGP courses is yet to be revealed by IIM Lucknow. Hence, candidates should check the website once the admissions have bee opened.